During Easter the GNR conducted Operation Easter 2014 – to increase patrols and roadside checks between 00:00 hours on the 17th and 24:00 on the 20th April, with a particular focus on the most critical areas, with the aim of combating road accidents, regulate traffic and ensure support to all road users providing them with a safe movement.
During the four days, and compared to the “Operation Easter 2013” (28-31 March), there were 591 accidents (less 212 compared to 2013); three killed (minus five); 23 serious injuries (plus 14) and 191 minor injuries (minus 99).
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